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I am 2 weeks post op and am looking forward to jogging again, but my tummy is still tender. When did any of you start more aggressive exercise?

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I was told 6 weeks after surgery I got yelled at bc i wanted to do Zumba 4 weeks post op. I got one more week left and back to Zumba I go!

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I was told not to use a treadmill untill at least a month out so I assume jogging would be 6 weeks? Your body will tell you if it's too soon when you attempt it. just don't overdo it and get a green light from the doc first.

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No zumba for 6 weeks?! I dont know how I'm going to survive! :o

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Ugh, really? I know my doc said 4 weeks but I thought that was being a little too cautious. I was hoping others started early with no problems.

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I was told to take it easy for 6 weeks. No ab exercise and not jog/running. I could walk or do hand weight or work my legs on the total gym, but nothing that would cause excessive "jiggle" for the ab area.

Just think- you do not want anything to "jiggle" lose.

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I had a 3 week post op appt yesterday and received paperwork with the 2 week info that said I had no restrictions in regards to exercise. I have done a little jogging with my walks, but when it starts to bother me I stop. The further out I get the less it bothers me.

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6 weeks sounds like the going amount of time. My surgeon's office said the same. you can walk tho'. maybe a fast walk will do it for you!

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No zumba for 6 weeks?! I dont know how I'm going to survive! :o

I did it; but I think I'm traumatized lol

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I'm about 2.5 weeks post op and I've been working out since I could get up and move. Last weekend when I was right at 2 weeks I was walking and decided to jog some. No problems at all.

But I'm also one to not follow drs orders and push myself haha. But still no issues.

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Ugh' date=' really? I know my doc said 4 weeks but I thought that was being a little too cautious. I was hoping others started early with no problems.[/quote']

Did u have sny problems they ssy walkin after surgery helps get rid if gas.because they say that hurts.dud walkin help?

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Any advice to someone who hates exercise?

Christy

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Everybody is different. For me I started walking the next day. I walk a 1-2 miles real slow couple of days after it. I gave myself 2 weeks b/4 i started to run. I completed a half marathon 1 month after surgery. My longest training run was 6 miles after the procedure. It can be done. I thought the hardest part was not being able to lift any weights for that month.

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Everybody is different. For me I started walking the next day. I walk a 1-2 miles real slow couple of days after it. I gave myself 2 weeks b/4 i started to run. I completed a half marathon 1 month after surgery. My longest training run was 6 miles after the procedure. It can be done. I thought the hardest part was not being able to lift any weights for that month.

I agree, I'm ready to get back to the gym doing weights. I feel like I'm ready but ill wait a little longer to finish healing. I haven't been in any pain since the week right after surgery.

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